Giovanna and Tom Fletcher pay back furlough money after 'error of judgement'

Lady Gaga is the current favourite to win Best Leading Actress at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2022, ahead of Joanna Scanlan, Alana Haim and Tessa Thompson.The Bad Romance singer and A Star Is Born actress is nominated for her role as Patrizia Reggiani in the 2021 film House of Gucci.Bookmaker William Hill has now listed her as the odds-on favourite to win Best Leading Actress at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, with Even odds, when the ceremony is held on Sunday March 13, 2022.The singer's fans have also declared that Lady Gaga is "coming for the win", following the nomination announcements on February 3.One fan took to social media to say: "Give way, Lady Gaga coming to win," while a second added: "Gaga is taking it!"A third added a photo of Lady Gaga with the caption: "The best b***h is gonna win and that's me."However, the singer faces tough competition from other stars nominated in the category, including Joanna Scanlan, who is nominated for her role in After Love, with odds of 5-2.They're joined by other huge names including Emilia Jones with odds of 11-4 for her role in CODA and musician Alana Haim with odds of 7-1 for Licorice Pizza.Completing the nominations are also Renate Reinsve with odds of 8-1 for her role in The Worst Person In the World, and Thor actress Tessa Thompson, with odds of 22-1 for her role in Passing.Not only are the actresses nominated for their roles, but many of the critically acclaimed films also feature in nomination categories including Best Film and Outstanding British Film.House of Gucci and Passing are both nominated for Outstanding British Film, while Licorice Pizza is nominated for Best Film alongside Belfast, Dune, Don't Look Up and The Power Of The Dog.With a range of critically acclaimed

A group of fake monks shaved their heads and donned robes to extort people of cash in Thailand.The men ran their evil scheme in the province of Rayong, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, in the south of the country.They were busted after people raised the alarm when the gang would demand cash only donations and chomp rice and chicken after noon, when real monks fast after that time.The seven men were arrested by the Royal Thai Police force and taken to a nearby temple and searched for valid monk credentials by an actual man of the cloth, Noppadon Natataro.He found that one man had the certification, but he said he bought it from a real monk for about £116.Their bags also contained two knives, fake amulets and cash collected from people they managed to dupe. In late 2019, a group of individuals who appeared to be dressed as Buddhist monks, but who had allegedly been demanding large sums of money from people outside Waverley Station and the Balmoral Hotel on Princes Street, appeared in Edinburgh.

Emmerdale fans were left awestruck on Thursday evening as Olivia Dingle wore a gorgeous white gown as she finally married the love of her life Vinny Dingle, but many feared it wouldn't go to plan.The loved-up couple ran away together and secretly tied the knot in Daventry, West Northamptonshire.Despite the fact that they left their close family and friends out of the loop regarding their wedding, Liv and Vinny looked excited to finally say "I do."But with all the drama unfolding on screen, fans were pleasantly surprised to see Liv dressed elegantly for her big day and rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts on her flawless attire as she walked down the aisle.One happy viewer penned: "Liv looks stunning in her wedding dress."Another said: "Liv looks so gorgeous. My heart is so warm."A third added: "Aww, Liv looks beautiful! Nice to see her in a dress instead of those awful joggy bottoms.""Good to see Vinny and Liv so happy #Emmerdale writers don't muck this up," another viewer shared.Fans were certainly on tenterhooks on Thursday as they feared the couple's wedding wouldn't go to plan.With Chas and Mandy Dingle eager to find out what was going on while back in the Dales, many feared that they would try to prohibit Vinny and Liv's wedding.But spectators at home were shocked that Chas and Mandy didn't manage to get their way on this occasion.One social media user penned: "Shock, Horror Call! Call the scriptwriters immediately! Something has gone terribly wrong.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterFox’s animation house Bento Box Entertainment has signed a development deal with former TruTV executives Chris Linn and Marissa Ronca, and their consulting firm Contrast Media.Under the pact, Linn and Ronca will work closely with Bento Box’s development department, advising on creative strategy, packaging and development of animated projects for Fox Entertainment and ad-supported streaming service Tubi, as well as third-party platforms.Additionally, the WarnerMedia alums — Linn the former president of TruTV and Ronca the cable network’s former executive vice president and head of original programming and development — “will offer support” regarding Bento Box’s NFT studio, Blockchain Creative Labs. “Chris and Marissa are fantastic executives whose work we’ve admired for quite some time,” Scott Greenberg, co-founder and CEO of Bento Box Entertainment, said.

Angelique Jackson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will accept the NAACP President’s Award during the 53rd annual Image Awards on Saturday.Previous recipients of the prestigious prize include sporting icons (Muhammad Ali, LeBron James), political figures (Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice), entertainers (Rihanna, Jay-Z and Lauryn Hill) and journalists (Soledad O’Brien), among others.“It’s a true honor to be recognized by President Derrick Johnson and the NAACP, whose efforts to propel racial justice and civil rights are as vital today as they were nearly 115 years ago,” stated Prince Harry and Markle.The couple also announced that they’ve partnered with the NAACP to create a new honor — the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award — supported by their Archewell Foundation and administered by the NAACP. The annual award will recognize leaders creating transformational change — at the intersection of social justice and technology — to advance civil and human rights.

Formula 1 team Haas announced they will scrap the Russia-themed paint job on their car, as well as remove the branding of sponsor Uralkali, for their pre-season test in Barcelona. The Russian fertiliser and exportation company has sponsored Haas since 2021 and are also part owned by Dmitry Mazepin – father of Haas driver Nikita Mazepin.

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been removed from Football Manager 2022, following the release of a new update to the game's database. Greenwood, 20, was arrested last month on suspicion of rape and assault.

Russia. In a clip uploaded on Twitter by Sky News reporter Emily Upton, people are forming a line out the door of the clinic and all the way to a car park.The Ukrainians look tired but resolute as they prepare to do whatever they can to help keep war casualties alive.A young blood donor wearing a green coat gives a peace sign towards the camera as he walks past.The journalist said the doctor commented that the last time he saw this scale of blood donation was during the 2014 conflict in Donbas.

The One Show fans weren't best pleased to learn that their favourite evening programme had been moved across to BBC Two on Thursday February 24.Ordinarily, the programme kicks off on BBC One at 7pm every weekday - however the family favourite show will now need to vacate to it's sister channel for tonights episode. Instead, BBC News At Six has dominated the primetime slot after Russia invaded Ukraine by air, land and sea.

Kerry Katona has waded in to the furlough row surrounding Giovanna and Tom Fletcher and insists the pair did nothing wrong.

Giovanna Fletcher got back to business and joined a charity walk this week after it emerged she and husband Tom Fletcher claimed furlough money.  The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here star headed to Cornwall to take part in a charity event with CoppaFeel, raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness Week.  It had been rescheduled from last year where it was due to take place in the Sahara. Giovanna was active on her socials and kept fans up to date on her journey around the seaside town, sharing group photos with the other trekkers.  In one post, the 36-year-old wrote: ‘This week I’ve walked alongside the most incredible bunch of women, many of which have had to overcome physical hurdles, including breast cancer.

After the Sun ran an exposé on people who claimed from the furlough scheme, Tom and Giovanna Fletcher have issued a statement explaining why they did it.

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Giovanna Fletcher have apologised for using the government furlough scheme despite their estimated joint worth being £8m. Giovanna, who won I’m a Celebrity last year, and McFly star Tom issued the apology after reports emerged that they had received up to £30,000 from the scheme.

After the Sun ran an exposé on people who claimed from the furlough scheme, Tom and Giovanna Fletcher have issued a statement explaining why they did it.

Giovanna Fletcher and her husband Tom have admitted to a "huge error in judgement" following their decision to use the government’s furlough scheme.The celebrity couple issued a joint statement on Tuesday which they shared on their Instagram accounts. It read: "Hi everyone, we have always had a very honest and open relationship with you all on here so we thought it was important to address questions that some of you have rightly asked us in the last 24 hours.MORE: Giovanna and Tom Fletcher's pristine family home hits market for £2.5million - photos WATCH: Behind the scenes with Giovanna Fletcher"This weekend there was an article in one of the Sunday papers about us using the government furlough scheme.

Tom and Giovanna Fletcher have admitted they made “a mistake we wholeheartedly take responsibility for” and repaid the money they received using the government furlough scheme.

Giovanna Fletcher and her McFly singer husband Tom have admitted they made a "huge error of judgement" over their use of the furlough scheme. I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanna, 36, and Obviously singer Tom, 35, have released a statement following reports they claimed £30,000 from the furlough scheme, a figure which the pair say is inaccurate.

Tom Fletcher and wife Giovanna have issued a joint statement over reports they ‘claimed £30,000 from the Government’s furlough scheme’.It was claimed the I’m A Celebrity winner and the McFly star – who has an estimated worth of £8million – received up to £30,000 from the state during the coronavirus pandemic.According to The Sun, an HMRC register of claims shows they were given support shortly after the author was named queen of the castle on the ITV series, at the end of last year.Addressing the claims on Instagram, they offered a joint statement, with the caption: ‘Hi all, Giovanna and I wanted to share this with you.

The star continued to clarify the circumstances in which she claimed the money, adding that it was for one individual that they employ.She wrote: "This was for a member of our team who couldn't carry out their role due to the pandemic, and the scheme was suggested to us as the most effective way to give them job stability and security."Giovanna went on to add that the move on her and husband Tom's part was an "error of judgement" before saying that they have paid back the funds."Although it was a time of great uncertainty, we clearly should have thought more about the situation and funded it ourselves", she explained."It was a huge error of judgement and a mistake we wholeheartedly take responsibility for and we have paid the full amount

furlough scheme.The sum was paid to Giovanna during the coronavirus pandemic when people were unable to attend work due to the lockdown period.Giovanna, 36, who is said to be worth an estimated £8 million, claimed for the substantial amount alongside her McFly guitarist husband, Tom Fletcher, 35.The author who boasts friends including Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge became a household name last year after appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.During her time on the first-ever UK edition of the hit ITV programme, Giovanna stole the hearts of the nation and was eventually crowned as the winner.However, just weeks after walking away from Gwrych Castle, North Wales, she is said to have claimed funds from the government